Abstract: A) Provision of an n-butane-containing feed gas stream a; B) introduction of the n-butane-containing feed gas stream a into at least one dehydrogenation zone and nonoxidative catalytic dehydrogenation of n-butane to give a product gas stream b comprising n-butane, 1-butene, 2-butene, butadiene, low-boiling secondary constituents, hydrogen and possibly water vapor, C) removal of hydrogen, the low-boiling secondary constituents and, if appropriate, water vapor to give a C4 product gas stream c consisting essentially of n-butane, 1-butene, 2-butene and butadiene; D) introduction of the C4 product gas stream c consisting essentially of n-butane, 1-butene, 2-butene and butadiene into a selective hydrogenation zone and selective hydrogenation of butadiene to 1- and/or 2-butene to give a stream d consisting essentially of n-butane, 1-butene and 2-butene; E) separation of the stream d into a desired product stream e1 consisting essentially of 1-butene and a recycle stream e2 consisting essentially of 2-butene and n

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for authenticating a first node M 220M in an ad hoc network 200. Node I 220I can receive a request from node M 220M to join the ad hoc network 200. This request includes, among other things, a biometric input associated with a first user of the node M 220M. Before the node M 220M is permitted to join the ad-hoc network, Node I 220I can authenticate the first user based on the biometric input by determining whether the biometric input matches biometric codes stored in Node I 220I.

Abstract: A first communication is associated with a group. A backhaul path to a network (108) is determined for the first communication based upon a Quality-of-Service (QoS) level associated with the group. The first communication is backhauled to the network (108) via the backhaul path.

Abstract: A plurality of potential receiving locations where a target recipient may be able to receive at least a portion of data that has been provided (101) for transmission to that target recipient are determined (102). A pre-provisioning plan is then developed (103) to provide at least a portion of that data to the target recipient as a function, at least in part, of at least one of time and the target recipient's likely movement with respect to the plurality of potential receiving locations. More particularly, this pre-provisioning plan can comprise, at least in part, pre-provisioning at least one of the potential receiving locations with at least some of the data in anticipation of the target recipient's movement over time.

Abstract: A usage pattern is determined for at least one member (102 or 104) of a group. A Quality-of-Service (QoS) level (114) is determined for the group and is based upon the usage pattern of the at least one member (102 or 104) of the group. The QoS level (114) is dynamically modified based upon changes in the usage pattern of the at least one member of the group (102 or 104).

Abstract: A proximity detection system (100) includes a substantially flat electronic circuit that can be printed on a label or tag (113). The tag (113) is used with an electronic device (103, 107, 109, 111) for wireless communication in a network where the tag is affixed to the electronic device for authenticating access to the network. Any number of tags (113) may be include different encryption algorithms for communicating in the network based on groups or subgroups of electronic devices.

Abstract: Rotatable flange adaptor or rotatable flange is provided, such that bolt holes may be aligned for joining of flanges. A sealing device may be added to the hub of the adaptor, such that the sealing surfaces are not rotated. Keys are placed in races to provide for transmittal of force along the axis of the device while allowing rotary motion of a flange or flange adaptor.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for assembling a project team is provided. In one embodiment potential team members, such as, for example, retirees from a company, with appropriate qualifications are notified of a project for which team members are needed. The potential team members are identified based on information contained in a database of potential team members. Along with the notification of the project, the potential team members receive a request for bids. The entity then receives a bid from a responding potential team member and compares the bid to bid acceptance criteria. If the bid meets bid acceptance criteria, a bid acceptance is sent to the responding potential team member and the responding potential team member is notified of other members of the project team.

Abstract: A filter equalization technique for an analog signal path, such as in an instrument that simultaneously measures a signal over a band of frequencies, uses magnitude measurement data for high frequency bands for which phase-calibrated sources are not readily available. A sinusoidal signal source together with an accurate power meter is used to provide a stepped frequency input over a desired frequency band to the analog signal path with an accurate measured magnitude. The output of the analog signal path is digitized and the resulting frequency magnitudes are computed. Then the resulting power meter results are deducted from the frequency magnitudes measured each time by the instrument to determine the magnitude response of the analog signal path. Using a Hilbert transform the corresponding phase response is determined based on a minimum phase assumption over the desired frequency band. From the magnitude and phase responses an inverse or digital equalization filter may be designed for the analog signal path.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product that provides a “Client Enterprise Reference Map” to model and to act upon the activities occurring at or on behalf of client enterprises of an outsourcing solutions provider in a general way, within an industry, for a client enterprise, and for any other use-specific scope is provided. The Client Enterprise Reference Map contains a representation of activities and work object flows in the Client Enterprise Reference Map Database. Diagrammatic views are generated from the Database using a method that can be implemented by a software program, so that the large effort in creating these views is automated each time the Database is updated due to newly acquired knowledge.

Abstract: A) Provision of an n-butane-containing feed gas stream a; B) introduction of the n-butane-containing feed gas stream a into at least one dehydrogenation zone and nonoxidative catalytic dehydrogenation of n-butane to give a product gas stream b comprising n-butane, 1-butene, 2-butene, butadiene, hydrogen, low-boiling secondary constituents and possibly water vapor; C) removal of hydrogen, the low-boiling secondary constituents and, if appropriate, water vapor to give a C4 product gas stream c consisting essentially of n-butane, 1-butene, 2-butene and butadiene; D) separation of the C4 product gas stream c into a recycle stream d1 consisting essentially of n-butane and a stream d2 comprising 1-butene, 2-butene and butadiene by extractive distillation and recirculation of the recycle stream d1 consisting essentially of n-butane to the dehydrogenation zone; E) introduction of the stream d2 comprising 1-butene, 2-butene and butadiene into a selective hydrogenation zone and selective hydrogenation of butadiene to

Abstract: An opener for pressurized bottle. The opener includes a sleeve having a first side and a second side. A bottle of pressurized liquid is capable of being located between the first side and the second side. The opener includes a main body and an elongated shaft terminating in a first end and a second end. The first end of the shaft is located in the main body. An arm extending from the second end of the shaft. A lifting mechanism is capable of moving the shaft into and out of the main body opening the bottle.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and a machine-readable medium for providing high-quality voice through central office equipment are provided. A signal indicative of a desired amount of bandwidth for a call may be received at the central office equipment. A determination may be made as to whether a desired amount of bandwidth resources associated with the central office equipment is available for the call. The signal indicative of the desired amount of bandwidth resources may be forwarded to a next item in a communications path between a calling audio device and a called audio device when the determination determines that the desired amount of bandwidth resources associated with the central office equipment is available for the call.

Abstract: A method for presenting multiple communications in a wireless communication device (100) comprising presenting (308) a plurality of communications concurrently with at least one output device of a wireless communication device. The method further comprises formatting the plurality of communications on the at least one output device as a function of the number of communications of the plurality of communications and of at least one condition and a function of a communication characteristic.

Abstract: In a process for preparing 3-aminomethyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexylamine (isophoronediamine, IPDA) having a cis/trans isomer ratio of at least 70/30 from 3-cyano-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexanone (isophoronenitrile, IPN), NH3 and H2, the hydrogenation is carried out at from 50 to 200° C. and a pressure of from 50 to 300 bar in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst having an alkali metal content of ?0.03% by weight, calculated as alkali metal oxide referring to the total weight of the catalyst. The alkali metal content is made up of the contents of Li, Na, K, Rb and Cs; in particular, the alkali metal content is the Na content. A process for producing hydrogenation catalysts having an alkali metal content (in particular a sodium content) of ?0.03% by weight, calculated as alkali metal oxide/sodium oxide referring to the total weight of the catalyst, and the hydrogenation catalysts themselves are also provided by the invention.

Abstract: A method for removing particles from a high pressure flow stream entails flowing the high pressure flow stream into an inlet of a high pressure trap and flowing the flow stream from the inlet into a tube in the high pressure trap. The tube is adapted to accelerate the flow stream. The flow stream leaves the tube and de-accelerates as the stream flows into a chamber. The method continues by contacting the flow stream with a plate wound helically around an outside surface of the tube. The plate creates a cyclonic effect with the flow stream to remove particles from the flow stream. The particles are collected in a reservoir. The remaining particles are removed by flowing the flow stream towards a side outlet over the plate. The methods end by collecting the remaining particles in a reservoir forming collected particles and dumping the collected particles from the reservoir.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method comprising a plurality of activities, comprising: via a CPE gateway: initiating a communications connection between an audio device coupled to the CPE gateway and a network coupled to the CPE gateway; and negotiating on behalf of the audio device with the network for a parameter associated with processing an audio signal to be transmitted across the network, the audio signal corresponding to a selected audio bandwidth from a plurality of audio bandwidths.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method comprising a plurality of activities, comprising: initiating a communications connection between an audio device and a CPE gateway coupled to the audio device, the CPE gateway coupleable to a network; and negotiating between the audio device and the CPE gateway for a parameter associated with processing an audio signal to be transmitted across the network, the audio signal corresponding to a selected audio bandwidth from a plurality of audio bandwidths.

Abstract: A process for regenerating a hydrogenation catalyst which has been used in a gas-phase hydrogenation, which comprises stripping at from 50 to 300° C. with a substance or a substance mixture which under the process conditions has no oxidizing action and is present in the gaseous state is described.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method comprising a plurality of activities, comprising: initiating a communications connection between a CPE gateway and a network coupled to the CPE gateway, the CPE gateway coupleable to an audio device; and negotiating between the CPE gateway and the network for a parameter associated with processing an audio signal to be transmitted across the network, the audio signal corresponding to a selected audio bandwidth from a plurality of audio bandwidths.